Dog Training Questionnaire
Let's make the most of our time. This helps me prepare a training plan based on your lifestyle, goals, and dog's breed and personality.
Dog Owner Information
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone Number
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Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please advise if YOU have any disability, health or physical issue we should be aware of that would affect your ability to participate in training your dog. ***I have multiple sclerosis and I have an ASD child. All are welcome!***
Emergency Contact
Name
First Name
Last Name
Relationship
Phone Number
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Dog Information
Dog's Name
Dog's Name
Breed
Dog's Age
Dog's Birth Date
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Month
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Day
Year
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Sex
Male
Female
Neuter/Spay
Dog's weight
Where did you get your dog from? Include name of organization if known.
Rescue, Shelter, Breeder, Pet Store, etc.
Any known background?
How old was your dog when you got him/her?
Has your dog had any previous training? If yes, please explain.
What methods of training are/have been used?
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Training Goals & Behavior Concerns
Who is the primary handler?
What motivates your dog most? (Food, toys, praise, or "life rewards")
Has your dog ever bitten another animal? If yes, please explain.
Has your dog ever bitten a person? If yes, please explain.
Check all that apply and are a concern to you and give details.
Anxiety
Dog aggression
Barking, vocalizing excessively
Chasing people or dogs
Demanding, attention seeking
People aggression
Digging
Escaping (fence jumping, etc.)
House Soiling
Stealing food/objects
Other: Humping, eating non food objects, obsessive behaviour
People aggression
Aggression towards other animals
Chasing moving objects (bike, vehicle, etc.)
Counter surfing
Destructive (chewing, scratching, etc.)
Door dashing
Fear
Jumping up
Separation distress
Unruly (jumping, mouthing, etc.)
Other
Please describe...
How much training has your dog had?
What cues/commands does the dog already know reliably?
Background: When did you first notice tendencies of this problem behaviour? Has there been a recent change in the behavior? (More frequent? More intense? Different circumstances?) How often does it occur? Can you anticipate when it is likely to happen? (When, where, who is present, trigger, etc.) Why do you think your dog is doing this? What have you done so far to address this problem? With what effect?
Reason for contacting us? What is the main reason/problem that you are inquiring about?
New puppy, new dog, new rescue, general training, problem behavior, other, etc
Is your dog fully housetrained?
Does your dog urinate when excited/greeting/stressed, etc? Please describe.
How does your dog react when familiar people come to your home? Please describe: (Bark, jump, mouth, calm, etc.)
How does your dog react when unfamiliar people come to your home? Please describe: (Bark, jump, mouth, calm, etc.)
Have you tried any training, tools, or strategies so far? What helped or didn’t?
Are you using crates, gates, leashes, or other management tools currently?
Does your dog enjoy the crate? How many hours a day does your dog spend in the crate? What are your views on crate training?
Is your dog crate trained?
Are there any particular dogs or dynamics you're concerned about — like leash reactivity, sibling tension, or new introductions?
Do your dogs spend time together unsupervised? Any concerns?
Leash Walks
Please describe:
How does your dog act on leash? Please describe:
How often?
Where?
Walking gear
Please describe:
What kind of leash?
What type of collar, head halter, or harness (H or Y? Front clip?) do you use now?
Off leash time
Please describe:
Does your dog get off leash time?
How often?
Why or why not? Give any details.
Is your dog reactive to moving objects (skateboards, bikes, cars), people, children, cats, dogs, etc.? If yes, please explain.
Does your dog have any known triggers or stressors? Please describe:
What are your preferred handling techniques or safety gear (e.g., harness, muzzle, martingale collar, slip lead, etc)?
What types of corrections have you tried or currently use? (interrupt, redirect, time out, verbal reprimand, physical reprimand, scruff, muzzle grab, alpha roll, squirt bottle, throw chain, shake can, choke collar, pinch collar, citronella collar, electronic/stimulation/shock collar, etc.)
What are your top 3 training goals?
What would you consider an acceptable goal/outcome of a training program? Are there any unique daily challenges we need to consider when creating a training plan?
How much time do you have to dedicate to training each day?
Health & Veterinary Records
Veterinarian Clinic
Veterinarian Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Date of Last Vet Visit:
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Month
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Day
Year
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Any known medical conditions or diagnoses? Any mobility or sensory concerns?(e.g., vision, hearing, joint pain) Any past injuries or surgeries? Please list current medications or supplements.
Vaccination Records (please check all that apply)
Rabies
DHPP/DAPP
Leptospirosis
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Lyme Disease
Canine Influenza
Other
Is your dog on preventatives? (Please select all that apply)
Heartworm
Flea/Tick
Past relevant medical or health conditions or important medical history (allergies, medication, injury, etc)? If yes, please describe...
Have you specifically asked your Veterinarian about any of your dog’s training and behavior concerns? If yes, what was their advice? Please describe your dog’s behavior at veterinary appointments.
Feeding Schedule, Diet & Treat Guidelines
What do you feed your dog? Please be specific (Brand, variety, canned, dried, raw, homecooked, etc.) Please describe your dog’s mealtime. Describe your dog's treat routine. How food motivated is your dog (1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest)?
Brand, variety, canned, dried, raw, homecooked, etc. Where, when, how often, who feeds, special routine, etc.
How many times a day do you feed your dog? What times do you feed? Where do you feed? Are they fed with other dogs, people, or animals? Do you ask them to wait before feeding?
Does your dog guard his meal?
Yes towards humans
Yes towards dogs/animals
Yes to humans and dogs
No
Please check all treats you’re comfortable with us using during training. If your dog has food sensitivities, please note them below.
Cheese
Freeze-dried meat (e.g., beef, liver, chicken)
Deli meat (e.g., turkey, ham)
Hot dogs (sliced)
Cooked chicken
Peanut butter (xylitol-free)
Store-bought soft training treats
Baby food (meat-based, no onion/garlic)
Dehydrated/freeze-dried fish (e.g., salmon)
Plain cheerios
Trainers choice
Other
My dog has food allergies or sensitivities (please explain):
Favorite things to do at home and away from home. Least favorite thing to do at home and away from home.
Favorite things to do at home and away from home.
How long is your dog left alone on an average day? Where is your dog kept when you are not home? How does your dog do when left home alone? Fine? Okay? Anxious/distressed?
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Exercise & Enrichment
Physical Exercise (check all that apply)
Daily walks
Off-leash play or yard time
Dog park visits
Structured play (fetch, tug, etc.)
Running/jogging with owner
My dog has physical limitations
Other
Mental Stimulation (check all that apply)
Puzzle toys or food-dispensing toys
Training sessions at home
Scent work or nose games
Interactive play with humans
Enrichment feeders (Kong, Toppl, snuffle mat)
Supervised social time with other dogs
My dog struggles to settle or self-regulate indoors
My dog gets overstimulated easily
Other
Play: What types of play do you engage in with your dog? Please describe. Exercise: What types of exercise does your dog regularly get?
What do you offer your dog for mental and physical stimulation? Please describe in detail. How often, what time of day, who participates, what types of food? Daily walks, playtime, puzzles, etc.
Fetch, Tug, Walks, Scent work, Lick Mat, Kong, Carrots, etc.
Day: What does your dog do when you are at home and not interacting with them? Do you have any special rules and boundaries in your home, yard, etc.?
Life at Home
Do you live in a
House
Apartment
Condo
Other
Does your dog join you on car rides? Please describe: (How often? Where? How does your dog act? What type of vehicle? Where in the vehicle do they ride? Do you use a seatbelt to fasten them? etc.)
Where does your dog spend most of their time?
Indoors only
Indoors with yard access
Crated or confined when unsupervised
Free-roaming inside
Outside during the day
Other
Sleeping arrangements:
Crate
Dog bed
Human bed
Couch or furniture
Rotates or varies
Other
Household dynamics
Adults only
Children
Other pets (species/breeds)
Frequent visitors or guests
Quiet/low-traffic home
Busy/high-traffic home
Typical daily routine: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Bedtime
Which grooming tasks do you perform yourself? List: (Bathing, brushing, trimming, nail clipping, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, none, other...) How does your dog react? Please describe: (Calm, struggle, resist certain parts, bite) Does your dog go to a groomer?
What do you like about your dog? Name 2 or 3...
What do you find most annoying about your dog? Yes, you can mention that ;) Name 2 or 3...
How do you let your dog know when they have done something “good”? How do you let your dog know when they have done something “bad”?
Are there any details you think we should know?
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